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Latinx people in the United States are dying from gun violence every day, and at rates disproportionate to their white peers. Increasingly, they are the target of hate-motivated violence, including in August 2019, when the devastating mass shooting in El Paso, Texas laid bare the deadly consequences of hate and rhetoric against the Latinx community.
During #LatinxHeritageMonth, it is especially important to recognize the ways that this community is affected by gun violence and to demand action to prevent it.
Below, please find sample social media posts, available in English and Spanish. Links to download social graphics are embedded.
Español
Durante #LatinxHeritageMonth, recordamos y honramos a los niños y educadores cuyas vidas fueron robadas por la violencia con armas en Robb Elementary en Uvalde, Texas, y cuyas vidas nunca volverán a ser las mismas debido a esta tragedia inimaginable.
English
During #LatinxHeritageMonth, we remember and honor the children and educators whose lives were stolen by gun violence at Robb Elementary in Uvalde, Texas, and all whose lives will never be the same due to this unspeakable tragedy. (edited)
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Español
Un informe de 2019 encontró que 10% de latinos han sido víctimas de un crimen de odio en el último año, y solo 8% de las víctimas se sentían cómodas reportándolo a la policía.
Este #LatinxHeritageMonth, luchemos por el fin de la violencia armada que devasta a comunidades latinx.
English
A 2019 report found that 10% of Latinx adults had been victimized by a hate crime in the past year—and only 8% of victims felt comfortable reporting it to police.
This #LatinxHeritageMonth, we must endeavor to fight for an end to the gun violence devastating Latinx communities.
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Español
Cada año, mas de 4100 latinos mueren por causa de la violencia con armas de fuego en los Estados Unidos.
Durante #LatinxHeritageMonth, es especialmente importante reconocer las formas en que la comunidad es afectada por la violencia armada y exigir políticas que la prevengan.
English
Each year, more than 4,100 Latinx people die from gun violence in the US.
During #LatinxHeritageMonth, it is especially important to recognize the ways that this community is affected by gun violence—and to demand policies that will prevent it.
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Español
Las comunidades latinas en los Estados Unidos se ven afectadas de manera desproporcionada por la violencia con armas de fuego. Este #LatinxHeritageMonth, únete a nosotros para exigir acciones para abordar esta devastadora crisis.
English
Latinx communities in America are disproportionately impacted by gun violence. This #LatinxHeritageMonth, join us in demanding action to address this devastating crisis.
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